How to Address Skill Gaps in the Chemical Industry
The chemical industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, changes in regulations, and the increasing demand for sustainable practices. As specialty chemicals recruiters, we have observed firsthand the significant skill gaps that can hinder companies from reaching their full potential. Addressing these gaps requires a strategic approach that involves collaboration between employers, educational institutions, and professionals. Here’s how we can tackle this pressing issue.
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Vice President of Operations
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15+ Years of Chemical manufacturing experience
- 5+ Years in a leadership role
- Multi-site experience is a plus
- Batch reactionary experience is required
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to be on the manufacturing floor
- Contact Ricky Foster: (470) 705-0128 ricky@boazpartners.com
Finance Director
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Exciting opportunity to take Finance and Accounting to the next level- turn around experience is a must
- Responsible for all accounting and controlling activities
- Reports to and works directly with CEO as a business partner
- Contact Sylvia Moreira: (470) 344-0542 sylvia@boazpartners.com
Sales Manager
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Memphis, TN
Opportunity to be more strategic in the organization
5+ Years of Chemical distribution sales experience
Solid understanding of distribution value chain
Ability and desire to mentor a team of 6 sales professionals
Contact David Ferguson: (470) 893-9741 david@boazpartners.com
EHS Director
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70+ Year old Chemical company
- Lead, develop, and provide direction to EHS staff
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering degree preferred
- 10+ Years of EHS experience in Chemical manufacturing with 3+ years in leadership
- PSM, OSHA, EPA, DHS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Southeast
- Contact Ricky Foster: (470) 705-0128 ricky@boazpartners.com
Business Development Manager
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Compounding
- Heavy hunter focus
- Thermal capacity composites experience preferred
- 10+ Years of experience
- Bachelors in sciences
- Contact Michael Sanders: (470) 407-5308 michael@boazpartners.com
Business Development Rep
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Distribution experience
- Remote – ideally Chicago, Houston or New Jersey
- Business Development focused
- Industrial chemical and personal care
- 30% travel
- 15 years of experience
- Contact Michael Sanders: (470) 407-5308 michael@boazpartners.com
Project Engineering Manager
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Chemical manufacturing experience
- Engineering degree – Chemical or Mechanical preferred
- 7+ Years of experience
- Contact Sylvia Moreira: (470) 344-0542 sylvia@boazpartners.com
Engineering, Maintenance & Operational
Leadership
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Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree
- Chemical manufacturing experience
- PSM/OSHA/Safety/CMMS/CAPEX
- Southeast & Northeast
- Contact Ricky Foster: (470) 705-0128 ricky@boazpartners.com
Senior Process Engineering Manager
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Scale-up experience
Composites experience
Metro California
Contact Michael Sanders: (470) 407-5308 michael@boazpartners.com
Senior Director
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Composites materials experience
- Remote – Near major airport
- 50% travel
- Contact Michael Sanders: (470)407-5308 michael@boazpartners.com
Principal Scientist
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PhD Chemist
- 10 Years of experience
- Exciting opportunity to work on the most complex industry problems at an R&D Center
- Working on cutting edge process development and innovation from ceoncept to commercialization with a cross functional team
- Ohio Valley location with short commutes, excellent schools, and access to ample outdoor recreation
- Contact Sylvia Moreira: (470) 344-0542 sylvia@boazpartners.com
Start of Q4
October brought the start of the Fourth Quarter. Do you have a game plan? While the year begins to windle down, we must think about setting goals and create a plan to tackle them. To start with, the plan to complete any remaining goals for this year. Most importantly, goal planning for the upcoming year should be started now. If you are planning to hire in 2025, start to put your hiring plan together. If you are looking to hire in Q1, start your recruiting process now. Kick the beginning of the new year off strong by taking the time now to prepare your organization.
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween! Don’t let hiring send shivers down your spine. Finding good candidates should feel like a treat. Give your hiring team time back in the day to focus on what needs to be done. Allow your talent partners to handle the trickiness that can come with finding the right candidate for the job.
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Boaz Specialty Chemicals Team

Founded in Atlanta, Georgia, Boaz Partners is a retained executive recruitment firm providing companies with custom recruiting solutions in the chemicals, plastics, and heavy industrial markets. Our success results from a specialized approach focusing on specific functions, industry, level, and location. Our name “Boaz Partners” refers to Ruth’s husband Boaz in the Old Testament who was known for his swiftness, integrity, and transparency, which provides the pillars of our firm’s service.
Clients and candidates are able to rely on Boaz Partners for our vast industry knowledge and proven search process to reach their hiring goals. Here
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